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Lethal Protection Life-Phorm Pro Gadget Positioning Device

Posted by Andrew at 12:03 AM on January 19, 2012

Lethal Protection Logo Lethal Protection is the name of the company but it’s not a clue as to the product. It’s not a bullet-proof vest, it’s not ferocious guard dog but what is it? Todd finds out what it is from Melissa of Lethal Protection.

Winner of a CES Innovation Award, it’s called the Life-Phorm Pro and it’s an one-size-fits-all gadget positioning device. Only it’s weird…very weird…but in a cool way. Think GorillaPod but scary and it’s not just for cameras – tablets and smartphones fit on just as well.

Life-Phorm Pro with DSLR

The flexible six legs allow myriad standing, gripping and hanging positions, all the while keeping your gear off the floor. The Pro version is made from aluminum and carbon fiber, weighing in at only 8oz.

Lethal Protection is setting up manufacturing and production of the Life-Phorm Pro and it’s expected to ship in April of this year. The Pro version will run $149 and the basic version will be $69.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network.

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Tags: camera, ces, DSLR, IPAD, iPad stand, iPhone, Lethal Protection, Life-Phorm, photography, smartphone, Tablet

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New Sony DSLR SLT-A77, A65, NEX-7 Makes my Mouth Drool

Posted by Jeffrey Powers at 11:41 AM on August 24, 2011

Sony SLT A77

Sony announced some new DSLR cameras today. All three working at 24.3MP and using the APS-C format. Announced as the SLT-A77, SLT-A65 and NEX-7, these new DSLR cameras will contain fixed translucent mirrors, full manual focus and exposure override.

The SLT-A77 is made of a magnesium-alloy that is touted as weatherproof. It can capture in JPG and RAW formats (12 frames a second) – as well as HD AVCHD video in 60p/60i/24p – up to 29 minutes per video.

Other features of the SLT-A77 include 19-point /11 cross AF system, ISO sensitivity, built in GPS for geo-tagging and dual memory card slots for larger photo shoots.

The Sony Alpha A65 also has the 24.2 MP APS-C imaging sensor and shoots at 10 fps. It has a 15 point AF system and three cross sensors. The NEX-7 also has a 24.2 MP APS-C sensor and 921,000-dot tiltable LCD (with 2.3 million dot OLED viewfinder) screen. It has a slimmer case (more like a point-and-shoot with replaceable lenses).

All three will be sold at B&H only at launch. The SLT-A77 starts at $1,399.99. The A65 is at $899.99 and the NEX-7 is at $1,199.

Tags: af system, B&H, camera, DSLR, geo-tagging, GPS, jpg, LCD, OLED, Photo, point and shoot, Sony

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Quik Pod – Get Yourself in the Picture

Posted by Andrew at 6:40 PM on January 26, 2011

Jeffrey chats with Merrin of Quik Pod, getting a demonstration of their extendable handheld tripod, the Pro Plus. Basically, you put your digital camera on the end of a long stick, set the timer, hold it up in front of you and, click, you’ve taken a picture of yourself in front of a famous landmark. No need to ask a stranger to take the picture only to find he’s chopped your head off. Weighs in at 3 oz, so it’s perfect for travel. $29.95.

The latest version, the Quik Pod Mobile, extends this to smartphones such as the iPhone, with an adaptor gripping the smartphone. Attached to the tripod, the smartphone can be used for hands-free video calling or simply just watching video at a convenient angle. $29.95.

Also new, the Quik Pod DSLR extendable monopod is the big brother of the family, holding larger cameras up to 25 lb out to 53″. $49.95.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of The Geekazine Podcast.

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Posted by geeknews at 5:24 PM on July 26, 2010

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